The Cost of Building a Hotel in 1951: The Windsor.

60 years ago, you could build a 54 room hotel for the same amount as a modest single family dwelling today.

The Windsor Hotel was a Dawson Creek landmark for 54 years. Built in 1951 at a cost of $250,000.00 the hotel had 54 rooms, a modern dining room, 2 beer parlors (one for "Men Only" and the other for "Ladies and Escorts"), a 250 seat banquet room, and room rental rates that were $2.50 a single, to $6.00 a double occupancy per night.

They added a hard liquor lounge later as it was illegal in BC during the time of the original plan.

Sadly, this grand Dawson Creek landmark endured years of hard times, delinquent property taxes and disrepair. The hotel was taken over by the City of Dawson Creek and when they were unable to find a buyer, it was demolished in 2005.

The whole town watched the demolitions and remembered the grand old hotel's better days.

Today a grassy lot sits on the corner where once stood the grand old Windsor Hotel, waiting for it's next occupant.

The Cost of Building a Hotel in 1951: The Windsor.